STUNNING - Vintage Unitas Extra XL Jumbo Manual Wind Men Watch Swiss For Sale

This watch is STUNNING and in excellent condition, well cared for, recently serviced, and keeping good time. It features the historic, rugged, and highly respected Unitas Caliber 173 mechanical engine.Election watches are hidden jewels in Horology circles... if you know, you know!The Unitas Caliber 173 is a legendary vintage Swiss mechanical movement produced from the late 1930s through the 1940s. It is best known for its extensive military service during World War II, serving as the trusted mechanical engine for timepieces issued to both British and German forces. Finding a civilian dress piece housing such a robust, historic movement in fully serviced condition is an incredible rarity for modern collectors.🌟 Collector’s Note: This exceptional vintage timekeeper was originally sold in the European market and was recently imported directly from Europe. Because it was never originally distributed through US channels, the movement is entirely free of the standard three-letter US import stamps required in the mid-century era. For the discerning collector, this means the watch remains in its original, pure European state, exactly as it left the Swiss manufacture—making it a rarer and highly desirable find. Please note that all contemporary US customs entry tariffs have been fully paid and cleared, ensuring a perfectly legal, documented, and hassle-free addition to your collection.⚙️ The Unitas Caliber 173 Military & Engineering Heritage

• WWII Military Prominence: The absolute reliability of the Unitas 173 made it a go-to choice for intense wartime military contracts. It was heavily utilized in British Army A.T.P. (Army Trade Pattern) wristwatches, as well as German Wehrmacht "D.H." (Dienstuhr Heer) service watches produced by Auguste Reymond S.A.
• Elite Engineering Core: Measuring a large 13 Ligne, this manual-wind movement blank (ébauche) was so highly regarded for its precision that it was supplied to other world-renowned manufacturers of the era, including early Bauhaus-style Stowa timepieces.
• The Silk Wind: Built with a traditional pinned index regulator, flat hairspring, and solid 15-jewel construction, this movement architecture is highly valued by collectors because a well-maintained 173 caliber still "winds like silk" nearly a century after its production.

🔍 Technical Specifications► CASE

• Brand: Election Case Housing an Original Unitas Movement
• Origin: Vintage Swiss Made
• Material: Chromed metal
• Case Diameter: 37.6 mm (Excluding the Crown) / 39.4 mm (Including the Crown)
• Case Thickness: 10.3 mm
• Length (Lug to Lug): 44.6 mm (Corrected for accuracy)
• Lug Width: 19.0 mm
• Design: Round-shaped with a solid snap case back
• Case Back Markings: Marked on the inside "Stainless Steel Back" with reference number 53190 on the outside

► DIAL & CRYSTAL

• Color: Elegant Gold color, in excellent condition
• Condition: Vintage Original condition
• Finish: Clean, plain finished dial
• Hands: Gold dagger-shaped
• Markers: Golden Arabic numerals at 12, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10; raised, applied Gold batons elsewhere
• Crystal: Acrylic crystal in excellent condition

► MOVEMENT

• Brand: Original Swiss-Made Unitas Watch Company
• Type: Mechanical Manual Wind
• Caliber: Historic Caliber 173 (Famous WWII Era Engine)
• Specs: 15 Jewels, Pinned Index Regulator with flat hairspring
• Features: Running seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock
• Stamps: Pure European State — 100% free of US mid-century import stamps (all modern US import tariffs fully paid).
• Condition: Fully Serviced, winding smoothly, working properly, and keeping good time

► OTHER

• Strap: Mid-brown / tan genuine leather strap, lug size 19 mm

⚠️ Important — Please Read In Its EntiretyCondition Disclaimer: Please use the pictures to determine the condition to your own standard. The pictures are of the exact watch being offered for sale and are considered an integral part of the description.International Buyers: The BUYER is responsible for paying all shipping fees, customs fees, import duties, VAT, customs clearance fees, and any other destination-country charges or taxes associated with international purchases. These fees are NOT included in the item price or shipping costs and are charged by your destination country's government, not the seller. PLEASE CHECK your local customs authorities to determine local duties, customs, and/or taxes BEFORE offerDING!

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